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A. Our work really is not about us. Paul spells this out in
Ephesians 1:1112 11 In him we were also chosen, having
been predestined according to the plan of him who works out
everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in
order that we, who were the first to put our hope (faith) in
Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. NIV
B. For the Christian, life and work is not primarily about the self
self-wealth, self-achievement, or self-accolades.
C. A Christian labor is, foremost, about working in a way that
expresses faith in God and worship to God.
D. It is in the way we conduct our work and the substance of our
work that provides us with a means to proclaim Gods
excellence.
2. The second situation is when our work becomes a place to
display the love of God.
A. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbor, and God has
given us the work where He intends for this to happen.
B. Luke 10:27 says, Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind. Also, Love
your neighbor as you love yourself. NIV
C. In this setting, encouraging a co-worker, helping a customer,
or serving our manager by submitting an update and honest
report is glorifying to God.
D. When we accomplish tasks - even the most ordinary tasks with a heart of serving and loving our neighbors at work, we
are instruments of Gods kindness to them.
3. The third situation is when our work becomes a platform to
reconcile people to God.
A. We love our neighbors best when we bring the good news to
them.
B. Like Paul, we must see ourselves as ambassadors, bearing the
message of reconciliation to an unbelieving world.
C. 2 Corinthians 5:20 declares, So we have been sent to speak
for Christ. It is as if God is calling to you through us. We speak
for Christ when we beg you to be at peace with God. NIV
D. Our work is an opportunity to glorify God by representing the
Lord Jesus to our colleagues.
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Conclusion
1. Stress the Big Idea (Sermons single-point) Bear in our mind;
God-honoring work is a sacred work.
2. Shove toward obedience Whatever descent work a believer is
involved with, he has to consider it sacred and therefore commit to
honor God in and through it. We seriously consider our work sacred
when we make it an avenue of our faith in God, when we make it a
place to display the love of God, and when we make it a platform to
reconcile people to God. So, let us envision our work sacred and
make it as an opportunity to honor and glorify our God.
3. Straight initial response If you felt your work is less significant
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